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It’s so cold in the D, but Drew32 is up for the challenge. The Detroit rap phenom has grinded in the music game since he was just 13-years-old. With 2012’s “Label Me” mixtape, he’s grabbed the ears of DJ Skee, Royce Da 5’9” and hopes to catapult into the national spotlight. VIBE caught up with Drew32 to chat about touring for big names, Detroit hip-hop and his dream collaborations.

You’re been aggressively touring all year. Are you back on the road soon?
Drew32: Hopefully soon. I’ve done some pretty big shows in the past, opening up for artists that come through Michigan. I’ve opened up for J.Cole, GymClass Heroes, Kirko Bangz, Hoodie Allen, Travis Porter, Chris Webby. I’ve done spot shows. I’ve done SXSW the last two years. I did some shows in Missouri, I did a show at Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Definitely, this year I want to hit the road and put a full tour together, because that’s what I’ve been missing.

Between Big Sean, Danny Brown and now you, Michigan hip-hop seems to be enjoying a resurgence.
Talent wise, I think it’s at a high. I think that there’s a lot of talent coming out of Detroit musically. Big Sean, Jon Connor, everybody is just making noise. Royce da 5’9, Eminem, there’s too many to name really. A lot of the guys that I haven’t named, I’m pretty close with. People are supportive and there’s a lot of talent coming out of there, I just don’t think it has the scene of like a NY or an LA to gain that type of exposure.

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RAPPER DREW32 IN THE SPOTLIGHT
By Joseph Abro
OU News Bureau

Drew32 is becoming a nationally known name.

Andrew Parks — a Michigan rap artist who goes by the name of Drew32 — has produced and performed his music for more than eight years. His work has put the 21-year-old in the spotlight.

The Oakland University student from Auburn Hills is studying to get his degree in marketing. He said he believes knowledge of business is important.

Drew32 has a self-described “do it yourself” attitude. He does the majority of his producing and recording in his own home because he has all the essential equipment.

“No one’s going to hand you anything,” Drew32 said.

“I took it upon myself to learn how to produce my own beats, record my own vocals, design my own mixtape covers and website, and when it came to getting my music out, I took the initiative to go out and develop relationships with the right people who have shown me support throughout my career.”

ESPN’s widely viewed sports debate show, First Take featured Drew32’s music throughout February. He’s also recently had his music played nationally on Shade 45, on Sirius XM satellite radio.

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SXSW this year was definitely a success! Check out some of the performance footage below.
Much love to B-Smooth, Murph, my manager Mark, and everybody who came and rocked with us!

If the key to success is wearing a lot of hats, Detroit artist Drew32 has a whole closet full. Fresh off his new video drop “I Am King” featuring a mid-west connect, Jon Connor debuting number one on MTV.com and having his music featured on ESPN‘s ‘First Take’ show, Drew32 is creating himself an unbelievable buzz. He has done shows across seas as well as all over the country and is headed to SXSW in Austin, Texas to perform at ‘The Indie Life’ show next week. His latest mixtape “Label Me” hosted by DJ Skee, has been well received by his fans and critics alike. D.Bail, host of both the Justos Mixtape Awards ‘Mixshow 360′ and Grustle TV had the opportunity to sit down with rapper, producer and songwriter – Drew32, in this two part interview to discuss his tremendous growth and development in the music industry.

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